by Nancy | Sep 26, 2023 | Commitment, Communication Skills, Habit Change, Problem Solving, Stepfamilies, stepfamily strategies, Uncategorized
Hurricanes, earthquakes and floods have wiped out thousands of homes. The construction industry now has rating systems for building materials and construction methods that enable a building to survive X amount of structural stress before breaking....
by Nancy | Oct 19, 2020 | Communication Skills, Conflict, Habit Change, Respectful Behaviors, Stepfamilies, stepfamily strategies
Show Promo: I am excited to have three interviews booked by Dr. Pat on Transformation Radio covering the three topics that are closest to my heart. I will be sharing practical solutions learned in my own journey through three of the darkest times we humans can...
by Nancy | Aug 14, 2018 | Commitment, Communication Skills, Conflict, Habit Change, Problem Solving, Stepfamilies, stepfamily strategies, Uncategorized
This is one of the most inspiring step-couple stories I know of. Although it’s long, the drama of their experience will grip you and not let you go until you get to the end… Gavin and Pamela first met in the 5th grade in 1980 and quickly became best...
by Nancy | Jun 20, 2018 | Communication Skills, Conflict, Problem Solving, Stepfamilies, stepfamily strategies
Reason #1: THE STEP-CHILD You did not conceive, give birth to or delight in the birth of this child. You did not nurse him or walk with him when he had colic. You did not see her first smile or gaze with wonder into her eyes. You didn’t rejoice when he turned...
by Nancy | Mar 8, 2018 | Conflict, Problem Solving, Stepfamilies, stepfamily strategies
Jeremy and Lisa are former coaching clients. The stresses of stepfamily living had brought out the worst in their communication methods. They diligently learned and practiced better communication and conflict management skills. In addition, over time, they adopted...
by Nancy | Feb 20, 2018 | Commitment, Conflict, Problem Solving, Stepfamilies, stepfamily strategies
I’d like to ask Frank Sinatra, who’s crooning voice made this lyric popular, “Then why is the divorce rate much higher for second and subsequent marriages?” Our culture is still trapped in the unrealistic assumption that stepfamilies are no different than a first...
